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Events on Sunday 27 July 1794 1
1794Thermidorian Reaction Topples RobespierreRobespierre is overthrown, ending the Reign of TerrorMembers of the National Convention turned against Maximilien Robespierre, arresting him and his closest allies on 9 Thermidor. Robespierre and his supporters were guillotined the following day without trial. The coup ended the Reign of Terror and shifted power to a more moderate Convention.